University of South Florida Sarasota - Manatee BUL 3320 Section 591 LAW AND BUSINESS Spring 2016 The Rules of the Syllabus apply to all Students Equally Instructor:

CAROL A VANCE CPA, J.D. (Licensed in FL and CA)

Office:

College of Business, SM C 235

Email:

cvance@usf,edu or if time-sensitive: [email protected] – I do not text.

Phone:

USF 941-359-4654, or office 727-367-1222, Fax 727-367-1221

Office Hours:

Video sessions will be posted to review exams and scheduled chat sessions via email.

Use of Canvas:

All course communications are through Canvas and course materials supplemental to the textbook also are contained or referenced on Canvas. It is your responsibility to set up proper communications and monitor Canvas and to read all the instructions provided in this syllabus, on the course schedule and on Canvas. Keep a calendar of all quizzes, assignments and exams. Information on how to use Canvas is available at: http://www.usfsm.edu/infocommons/students.php

Course Time and Location:

ONLINE NO physical class time or place. Drop date is March 19, 2016.

Course Description and Purpose:

This course provides the student with a basic understanding business law and ethics as it relates to business operations and consumers. The main topics to be covered include the Ethics, Administrative Law, Torts, Contracts, Principal and Agent, Bankruptcy, SARBOX , Negotiable Instruments, Secured Transactions, Consumer Protection, Intellectual Property, Legal Entities, Securities Regulation, Intellectual Property, Employment Law, International Law, Real Property, and Trusts and Wills.

Course Learning Outcomes:

At the conclusion of this course the student should have an fundamental understanding of legal terms governing

business and consumers and be capable of recognizing and analyzing legal issues and how ethical concepts are related and sometimes in conflict with the rule of law. Students will demonstrate soft skills so critical in the workplace such as: teamwork, listening, reading, following directions, maintaining a calendar, meeting deadlines timeliness, organization, familiarity with technologies.

Text and Materials and Software:

Text and Exams: Custom Edition Business Law, Henry Cheeseman, 8th Ed., ISBN:10:125667992-5 or 13978125667992-9 and optional study guide . This is not available on line – there are plenty of used books since it is used in two BUL courses at USF SM and has been since 2012. Only available new at USF Sarasota bookstore. If you choose to deviate from the assigned text it is your responsibility and not the Professor’s to match the appropriate chapters and pages. The text was ordered by the instructor at the USF S/M bookstore (941) 355-5252. Website follows: http://usfsarasota.bncollege.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet /BNCBHomePage?storeId=15065&catalogId=10001&langId =-1 Test website but not the cheaper custom text: http://wps.prenhall.com/bp_cheeseman_blaw_8/ Add Respondus Lockdown browser. Follow the instructions and link provided under Syllabus on Canvas. Once Respondus is loaded on your computer you will have a desktop icon available and when you take quizzes, exams or practice quiz you should log on with that icon and choose “learn USF” as server. All the rest will look normal. Take the practice quiz (No points) to indicate your first day of class attendance and test your Respondus download BEFORE 5pm Wednesday the first week of class or you will be dropped from the course. Turn off all other applications and set Mozilla Firefox as your default browser, turn off all pop ups before using Respondus. You cannot take the quizzes or exams without this loaded on your computer. There is a practice quiz posted for you to test your Respondus. You may practice it as many times as needed to get comfortable with how the on line testing works. Contact IT at USF with any problems loading or using Respondus. Canvas-based tests and/or quizzes within this course may require online proctoring. Students are therefore required to have a webcam with a microphone (either USB or mounted 2

into your computer). DOWNLOADS REQUIRED: In order for all Canvas to work effectively with all of these downloads, USE MOZILLA FIREFOX not Safari or Internet Explorer. Also Load Java 7 or higher. For Apple products QuickTime or FLIP4Mac or other patches/downloads to view power points and save to PDF may be needed. I will provide Video quiz and exam review sessions feedback periodically. The CHROME browser make work better when you are watching videos. Students are responsible for knowing how to use all the software applications used in this course. I am not a computer expert and cannot solve your computer problems. Please call USF IT or your computer helpline for assistance.

Lectures: Power Point handout Links are at https://www.dropbox.com/sh/pqy09xlmstgwmrn/YEdW pzLeAd . Please copy and paste this into your internet browser to locate this file. When you get to the power points please right click and download to your computer, do not attempt to view these on dropbox, the system will freeze up with too much traffic.

Additional technical support for Students: USF Help Desk 813-974-1222 or email [email protected]

Grading, Evaluation and Attendance Policies

Grade Determination:

Your course grade will be determined based on your performance on the 4 exams – 50 questions – 2 points each (400 points) and 9 quizzes, 10 questions, one point each (90 points). One cumulative written project 30 points. One extra credit quiz will be offered, see the assignment schedule. No other extra credit or makeups available for missed quizzes. The instructor will not grant requests to raise your grade because your exam score falls just below the break point for that higher requested grade. The Instructor reserves the right to add, delete or edit dates or contents of assignments, quizzes, projects or exams.

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Your final grade will be assigned using the following scale: A B C D F

520 - 468 points 467 - 416 points 415 - 364 points 363 - 312 points Below 312 points

Plus and minus grades will not be used in this course.

Attendance Policies:

Students are expected to read and follow the directions for this course as prescribed by the assignment schedule. Read the text, listen to the lectures, take notes and study the notes for the quizzes and exams. All quizzes and exams are cumulative. Weekly work in this course is essential for successful completion of this course. Students are expected to have read the assigned textbook material and any assigned handouts (posted on Canvas) prior to the date the material is covered in class. Anything discussed in the lectures, whether covered in the text or not, may appear on the exams.

Copyright Protection:

Whether or not registered with the Register of Copyrights, the instructor’s class lectures are original works subject to copyright protection. They may not be reproduced, sold or distributed without the instructor’s specific written authorization.

Make Up Exam & Quiz Policy:

Make-up Exams: These are online exams and may be taken from any computer in any location provided that you have loaded the appropriate applications described above for the Practice Quiz. So it is highly unlikely that a student cannot take an exam. If a student cannot be present for an exam for a valid reason, (validity to be determined by the instructor and anything short of you in a hospital bed or coffin is not usually acceptable for an on line test) a makeup essay test will be given only if the student has notified the instructor 48 hours in advance that he/she cannot be present for the exam. Missed exams must be made up BEFORE the original test date. You will be given an essay makeup exam at 6am on the date assigned and before the 4

class exam date. Please contact instructor for further information. No makeups are available for the quizzes. Make sure you do not log on too late on Saturday morning for the quiz or exams. Canvas will lock you out of the quiz at exactly 8:15am for quizzes or 9am for exams. No email announcements will be sent for the quiz. You must check Canvas, assignment schedule and mark your calendar. Your quizzes are all cumulative and are derived from a test bank. No two quizzes will be identical.

Exams and Quizzes:

ONLINE testing is a privilege that may be revoked by the instructor. If any student is suspected or disciplined for any misconduct on any USF campus or any other University or College then the Instructor may revoke the online testing privilege and require the student to take all tests in a supervised setting at a time and place to be determined by the Instructor. Students may receive no assistance from any source during testing. Your individual tests will be drawn randomly from my very large test bank and you will not have time to look up your answers. No two tests will be identical. Four closed-book on line exams, consisting of objective questions, will be given during the semester. The limited time and dates for the exams and the material covered by each are provided in the course schedule posted on CANVAS. You will be given 40 minutes to complete each examination. Once you log on at the start time, you may not backtrack, print or log out. You must complete your exam before the end time listed. Make sure you log on with a reliable computer at the start time. Mark your calendars now for all the dates and times for quizzes and exams. You cannot keep any other applications open on your computer when using Respondus, If you attempt to use other applications, Respondus will log you out of your test. You will need to reboot immediately. In the event Canvas fails you must continue to check your email every two hours for tests to be rescheduled within the same day.as originally scheduled. You must load Respondus (see instructions above under text and software) in order to take your 9 quizzes and your 4 exams. Your 9 quiz dates and times are shown on the course schedule and your quizzes will be available on Canvas for you to take on Saturday morning at 8am until Saturday 8:15m. You will have 8 minutes to take the 10 point quiz. Once you log on, you may not backtrack, print or log out. Make sure you log on with a reliable computer.

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Exam Feedback:

Feedback for quizzes and exams will be available on taped Video sessions. I will review the most missed questions on the quizzes and exams. These will be announced as they are posted. I am happy to review your individual test with you on campus during office hours, via email or chat, or phone call. Please contact me at my email address to schedule any of these review modes. You also have course café available under discussions on Canvas. This allows you to chat with fellow students.

Professionalism and following Directions and Seeking your own Solutions. You are months away from being business professionals who will be expected to follow directions and solve problems. We would like to see you start exercising these qualities. You are expected to read the announcements for the course weekly as if you are following up with your supervisor for assignments at work. You are also expected to read the syllabus and assignment sheets and search for your answers to procedural questions regarding the course. If you still have procedural questions then please email those questions to me. I may respond with: “Please see the announcements or syllabus or assignment sheet.” Understand that at your work place each time you go to your supervisor with redundant questions that have already been answered he or she will not likely think much of your level of professional responsibility. Given the competitive nature of the workplace, too many of these instances may be detrimental to your career. So PLEASE start practicing, reading the directions and following those directions now. ON THE OTHER HAND – DO NOT HESITATE to direct substantive course questions to me as often and as redundantly as necessary! I am here to assist you with obtaining the law skills necessary to help you become a business professional.

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Explanation for Cumulative Testing:

All tests are cumulative and may cover any material covered to date. This is no differently tested than if instead I used unannounced pop quizzes. You will need the information you learn in the first chapters all the way through to the end of the course. Life is cumulative. I want you to be successful and I believe you can do it!

Explanation for the testing times - online testing is a privilege

Your tests are set at the times listed on the assignment schedule because I have to contend with several constraints: 1. I cannot require you to take online testing at any time any USF campus has classes in session, unless it is your class time. So that rules out 8am -10pm Monday - Friday, and Saturday 9-5pm. Except for 4:50pm - 5pm, MF, when currently no USF business class is in session. Because this is a hybrid class, I am able to set the test times during or directly after the class session. 2. I cannot give you a large time frame to take the test whenever you like because first I cannot provide timely feedback to students that stay on the syllabus schedule and second it would allow you to cheat. The exams are not open book or group projects. If you get caught cheating on a large scale, accreditation of the University is at stake and you will be expelled. Online classes would be terminated in the College of Business. Your degree would be worthless if it was from an unaccredited University. 3. I cannot set an exam time different for different people; Canvas notices the entire class of all testing times and therefore will confuse the students who have scheduled their time around the assignment schedule. Keep in mind that I am watching your test progress from my end, so the times are not to torture you, it is the only option.

Explanation for my Emails:

I appreciate your polite and respectful emails. I WANT to help you all with your questions as quickly as you request the help and while you are thinking about the questions. So my responses are quick but brief. I in no way intend to be rude or sarcastic; I am trying to be personally responsive to over 150 students very quickly. I want you all to succeed and have brilliant careers! Keep sending the questions; I will continue to respond as quickly as possible. Good luck!

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Academic Dishonesty:

The University considers any form of plagiarism or cheating on exams, projects, or papers to be unacceptable behavior. Please be sure to review the university’s policy in the USFSM Catalog, the USF System Academic Integrity of Students, and the USF System Student Code of Conduct..

Academic Disruption:

The University does not tolerate behavior that disrupts the learning process. The policy for addressing academic disruption is included with Academic Dishonesty in the USFSM Catalog, USF System Academic Integrity of Students, and the USF System Student Code of Conduct.

Contingency Plans:

In the event of an emergency, it may be necessary for USFSM to suspend normal operations. During this time, USFSM may opt to continue delivery of instruction through methods that include but are not limited to: Canvas, Skype, and email messaging and/or an alternate schedule. It’s the responsibility of the student to monitor the Canvas site for each class for course specific communication, and the main USFSM and College websites, emails, and MoBull messages for important general information. The USF hotline at 1 (800) 992-4231 is updated with pre-recorded information during an emergency. See the Campus Police Website for further information.

Disabilities Accommodation:

Disabilities: Students are responsible for registering with the Office of Students with Disabilities Services (SDS) in order to receive academic accommodations. Reasonable notice must be given to the SDS office (typically 5 working days) for accommodations to be arranged. It is the responsibility of the student to provide each instructor with a copy of the official Memo of Accommodation. Contact Information: Disability Coordinator, 941-359-4714, [email protected], http://usfsm.edu/disability-services/

Fire Alarm Instructions:

At the beginning of each semester please note the emergency exit maps posted in each classroom. These signs are marked with the primary evacuation route (red) and secondary evacuation route (orange) in case the building needs to be evacuated. See Emergency Evacuation Procedures.

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Religious Observances:

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USFSM recognizes the right of students and faculty to observe major religious holidays. Students who anticipate the necessity of being absent from class for a major religious observance must provide notice of the date(s) to the instructor, in writing, by the second week of classes. Instructors canceling class for a religious observance should have this stated in the syllabus with an appropriate alternative assignment.

Protection of Students 1. 1. Sexual Misconduct/Sexual Harassment Against Discrimination Reporting: USFSM is committed to providing an and Harassment: environment free from sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual violence (USF System Policy 0-004). 2. 2. Other Types of Discrimination and Harassment: USFSM also is committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, marital status, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or veteran status (USF System Policy 0-007). The Counseling and Wellness Center is a confidential resource where you can talk about incidents of discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment, gender-based crimes, sexual assault, stalking, and domestic/relationship violence. This confidential resource can help you without having to report your situation to either the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities (OSSR) or the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Equal Opportunity (DIEO), unless you request that they make a report. Please be aware that in compliance with Title IX and under the USF System Policy, educators must report incidents of discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment, gender-based crimes, sexual assault, stalking, and domestic/relationship violence. If a student discloses any of these situations in class, in papers, or to a faculty member personally, he or she is required to report it to OSSR or DIEO for investigation. Students who are victims or who have knowledge of such discrimination or harassment are encouraged to report it to either OSSR or DIEO. The Deputy Coordinator for USFSM is Allison Dinsmore, Coordinator of Disability Services & Student Advocacy, 941-359-4714 or [email protected]. Campus Resources: Counseling Center and Wellness Center 941-487-4254 Victim Advocate (24/7) 941-504-8599 9

List of off-campus resources: HOPE Family Services: 941-755-6805 Safe Place & Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC) – Sarasota: 941-365-1976 First Call for Help- Manatee: 941-708-6488 Sarasota & North Port 941-366-5025 Manatee Glens: 941-782-4800; 24-hr Hotline 941-7086059

Web Portal Information:

The Guide to Netiquette 1) Act

Every newly enrolled USF student receives an official USF e-mail account. Students receive official USF correspondence and Canvas course information via that address.

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When you are interacting in an electronic environment as a member of a class you are subject to the same rules of courtesy and conduct that you would find in any face-to-face environment. Treat your instructors and fellow students with respect.

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Proofread and check the spelling. While online communication is more relaxed, it is not careless communication. Doing a quick proof of your work before you send it may alleviate the need to clarify your posting and save you some time and potential embarrassment.

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Be aware of copyright and “fair use” law; do not plagiarize, cite your information.

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Respect others' thoughts and ideas. Be constructive in challenging different views and explain where you disagree and why within the rules of "netiquette."

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Be clear with your words. It’s easy for someone to misinterpret your meaning. They can’t see your expressions or hear the tone of your voice.

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Be careful when using sarcasm and humor. Without face to face communications your comments may be misinterpreted.

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Remember that you are writing to a group; if you need to reply or respond to an individual, do so

professional in how you communicat e. 2) Appropriate use of E-Mail and discussion boards.

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privately. 

Use the subject line effectively; use meaningful subject titles.

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Group E-mail and discussion board posting are public conversations; therefore do not post anything personal.

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Keep your messages on the course topic.

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Do not send chain main and or spam to others.

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Any personal issues, related to the course, or confidential issues, should be directly communicated to the course instructor. Such items should not be posted on the public course discussion forum.

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BUSINESS LAW BUL 3320 Spring 2016 - 100% online class

Date of

ASSIGNMENT

CLASS Jan 11

18 25 Feb

Mar

Apr

Chapters Course Intro Ch 42 and Ch 10 on dropbox

Minutes per lecture

QUIZ and Exam dates- all material assigned on test date will be included that days test. Must be completed before end time Subject 16,24 Practice Quiz due 1/13 5pm Course Introduction, Ethics, Contracts Quiz 1 1/23 at 8am-8:15am, AND Extra credit pre Quiz 1/23 at 8:15am-8:30am 21,21,13 Contracts and E Commerce 15,16,24 Quiz 2 1/30 at 8am-8:15am UCC, Negotiable Instruments & E Banking post Patriot Act

1 8 15 22 29 7 14 21 28

11,14,17 Two quizzes Saturday morning at 8am 18,22,25 EXAM I Online 2/6 at 8am-9am, start reading Ch 48, 26, 27 (these Chapters 48,26,27 are not on exam 1) Ch 48,26,27 28 CH 29,31,33 EXAM II - Online 8am-9am 35,36,39 SPRING BREAK 37, 52,49 Exam III 8am-9am Online - no class - start reading CH 7,41,43

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Ch 7,41,43 44,6,54

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EXAM IV - Log in and take exam 8am-9am on line no class meeting

EXAM 4 4/23 8am-9am

Final Cumulative Written Project Due before 8am 4/30 on Canvas under Assignments

Ch 42 Page 721-722 Ethics problems 42.4 and 42.5. Please submit 200-300 word response in 12 point font. Early submission encouraged, no late submissions accepted. If your last name begins with the letters A-L submit a response to 42.4. If your last name begins with the letters M-Z submit a response to 42.5.

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12,19,14 49 13,22,28 14,9,14 9,19 ,10

8,15,8 9,9, 20

Total points available: 520 points - SEE syllabus for the GRADE scale. Canvas Grades DOES not display the correct grade. Canvas does display the correct number of points you have earned.

test pool questions 18,17

19,16,19 20,16,12

EXAM 1 2/6 at 8am-9am Quiz 3 2/13 at 8am-8:15am Quiz 4 2/20 at 8am-8:15am Quiz 5 2/27 at 8am-8:15am EXAM 2 3/5 8am-9am Quiz 6 3/12 at 8am-8:15am

50 Multiple Choice questions - Makeup 8 Essays Real Property, Mortgages & Secured Transactions Bankruptcy Agency, Employment Law and EEOC 50 Multiple Choice questions - Makeup 7 Essays Partnerships, Corporations, LLC's

Quiz 7 3/26 at 8am-8:15am EXAM 3 4/2 8am-9am Quiz 8 4/9 at 8am-8:15am Extra Credit Quiz Online 4/9 at 8:15am-8:30am Quiz 9 4/16 at 8am-8:15am

Sarbox, Wills & Trusts, Landlord Tenant 50 Multiple Choice Questions- Makeup 6 Essays

14,18,13

Intellectual Property, SEC, Admin Law Consumer Protections, Product Liab & Neg, Intl Law

13,7,10 20 ,10,10

50 Multiple Choice questions - No makeups available.

All quizzes exams will be held on line and start and end as times indicate Exams 400 points - 100 points each Written project Due BEFORE 4/30/16 8am 30 points 9 Quizzes - 10 points each

per chapter number of

Read Chapters BEFORE the lecture 8 minutes per quiz 40 minutes per exam LOGON at start time All chapters assigned before or on date of test will be tested on test scheduled that same date. Read ahead!

No quiz makeups Makeup exams are more difficult - avoid them! All exams and quizzes are cumulative - just like life! Drop Date 3/19/16 Test yourself after each chapter with the study guide & on line questions. If you miss more than 10% of the questions reread your lecture notes and text

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